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Q: Is fescue grass hard to maintain?

• <div><p>Fescue grass is a relatively low-maintenance grass type, meaning it doesn&rsquo;t require much more attention than regular watering, dethatching, and mowing. Some fescues even grow slowly enough for hard-to-reach areas, particularly those inaccessible by the mower. Following a seasonal maintenance schedule will help your fescue <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-get-green-grass-during-drought.htm">lawn stay green</a>, healthy, and durable for years to come. </p></div>

Q: What is the best time of year to redo a lawn?

• <div><p>Depending on the lawn treatments, the best times of the year to redo your lawn are between mid-August and mid-September for overseeding and renovation treatments. For areas such as the southern United States, lawn aeration works best during the fall, when the temperatures begin to drop. Otherwise, early spring is your next best bet because the grass is fresh and ready to absorb nutrients, and the temperature isn&rsquo;t hot enough to fry the grass and the renovation materials.</p></div>

Q: How long does slit seeding take?

• <div><p>Slit seeding takes about two to three hours for a medium or large lawn. Even bigger lawns or commercial properties can be seeded in about one day. From there, it will take about two weeks for the grass to start growing and another six weeks for the grass to establish stronger roots.</p></div>

Q: What are some common lawn aeration add-ons?

• <div><p>When hiring a lawn aeration professional, they may suggest other related services to get your lawn looking lush and fabulous. Prior to scheduling any of the following services, you should consult your lawn care pro about the order and timing of multiple projects to ensure best results for your grass. These services might include:</p><ul><li><p>Lawn mowing</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/overseed-lawn-guide.htm">Overseeding or reseeding your lawn</a></p></li><li><p>Fertilizing</p></li><li><p>Dethatching</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Will buffalo grass take over weeds?

• <div><p>Buffalo grass is not a dense grass, so weeds can grow between the buffalo grass plants. However, as long as you don&rsquo;t overwater your lawn, weeds have a hard time growing. If you do notice weeds, you can use granular herbicides that are safe for buffalo grass in early and late summer.</p></div>

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Last update on January 13, 2021

Reviewed in January 2021
Don did a terrific job of designing and executing our landscaping project. The project included integrating a pool and surrounding landscaping into our hillside property. HIs work included moss rock retaining walls, drainage, plant selection & installation, irrigation, flagstone walkways,...
DL Junkins Designs
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Reviewed in December 2019
They did a great job. They Cleaned up after and left the yard beautiful. We love the artificial lawn, and we are hiring them agin to do other yard projects.
Elite Private Landscape, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2019
Very badly. They frequently did not do what the said they would do (repeatedly not showing up when they said they’d come, constant delays, planting with no follow up with irrigation in the very hot summer, agreeing to lock our garage because we were going out of town and then not leaving our...
LAVISH GARDENS LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in November 2019
Work crew was hard-working, efficient, on time and cleaned up after each day. Foreman was on site, explained each day's work, explained how to care for new lawn. Crew did extra work, wiring and improving watering system already in place. Good follow-up by owner as well.
Figs Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2019
I put my sprinkler problem out on HomeAdvisor, and Raul at 916 Irrigation responded right away. He came to my home, diagnosed the problem, had all the parts needed in his work vehicle, and was done in an hour. I was very impressed.
916 Irrigation
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Reviewed in August 2018
They do a fair job. If I had time I'd do it myself. A couple of years ago after they left I found my solar bird bath cord in pieces on the lawn it looked like the lawn mower blade cut it up. I informed them and took the price off of my maintenance bill. On July 3, 2018 after they left I found my...
JM Clean Ups
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Reviewed in September 2015
They were awesome. I had a major water leak. They found it and had it repaired in 1.5 hours. I had called another "leak detection" firm and they said I needed a new water line for $7,000.(I guess they didn't do any detecting.) A friend suggested I call a landscape firm to check my...
The Hawaiian Gardener
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Reviewed in March 2015
<p>The crew removed and replaced a broken fence post that was threatening to topple my back fence into the yard of our neighbor. They made short work of this small job. I was especially impressed with the care taken to spare my existing landscaping and irrigation system adjacent to the fence....
Fantastic Fence
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Reviewed in April 2014
Jordan came out on Tuesday the 15th to repair a single connector leading to the pressure tank for my irrigation system and put a clean out valve on a water filter. In the process we determined that the pressure gauge and the power switch were both bad. He determined what parts would be needed...
Hoppers Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2014
I called Mike about a suspected underground pipe that I suspected had blown out as a result of the freeze. He gave me a time and punctually arrived. He used his professional skills to find the leak and repaired not only the broken pipe but remediated previously poor repairs. He was patient in...
Sprinkler Works
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Sprinkler Master

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Serving Foresthill, CA and surrounding areas

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"Excellent communication, prompt, courteous, friendly, good price for service done. Completed the project the next day. Would definitely hire again."

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Joca landscaping services

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Reliable local company that had over 25 year in Landscaping experience. professional Landscaping Services no job to small or too big. Irrigation repairs and installs clean ups weekly or monthly maintenance. We also install artificial turf

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Forever Synturf

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We specialize in high-quality synthetic turf installation designed to give you a clean, low-maintenance, and long-lasting lawn all year round. Our team focuses on precision, durability, and attention to detail to ensure every project looks natural and performs at a high level.\nWhether you’re upgrading your backyard, improving curb appeal, or creating a pet- or kid-friendly space, we deliver reliable results tailored to your needs. We take pride in honest pricing, clear communication, and work that speaks for itself.

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CodyLW

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Just a dad trying to make a few extra dollars to keep his family afloat I can offer a lot from little handy man fixes to towing and moving things with my truck and trailer

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Multitude services llc

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Small business offering junk removal services

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Sam the Handyman

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Hi,\nMy name is Samuel and I provide a wide array of home services including landscaping, lawn care, tree trimming, stump and brush removal, property cleanup, as well as many small repairs. Please contact me if you need help with any small repairs, maintenance or upkeep around your house or property!

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I do it

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Im a superintendent for a large construction company i have a trailer and some free time on the weekends so im looking to earn money i have experience in painting and dry wall and all underground utilities

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Patrick

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General handyman things, light electrical, landscaping, painting, plumbing and pretty much anything else. I also know my limits, so if there is something I am not 100% certain I can do up to standards then I will be honest. Cost is always negotiable with me.

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Ironclad Logistics & Contracting

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We are Ironclad Logistics & Contracting LLC. Based out of placer county, we serve all of NorCal from the Bay Area up to the Oregon border. We offer site preparation and cleanup, light demo, grading, excavation, land clearing, debris hauling, and more. Check out our site ironcladlc.com

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Dependable Yard Service

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Serving Foresthill, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"We use Dependable Yard Service every week for our rental property. They are exactly what their name says -dependable. They take care of all the landscaping and even work with the property manager. They have a wide array of services that make my life much easier. I highly recommend them."

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Lawn Irrigation questions, answered by experts

Fescue grass is a relatively low-maintenance grass type, meaning it doesn’t require much more attention than regular watering, dethatching, and mowing. Some fescues even grow slowly enough for hard-to-reach areas, particularly those inaccessible by the mower. Following a seasonal maintenance schedule will help your fescue lawn stay green, healthy, and durable for years to come.

Depending on the lawn treatments, the best times of the year to redo your lawn are between mid-August and mid-September for overseeding and renovation treatments. For areas such as the southern United States, lawn aeration works best during the fall, when the temperatures begin to drop. Otherwise, early spring is your next best bet because the grass is fresh and ready to absorb nutrients, and the temperature isn’t hot enough to fry the grass and the renovation materials.

Slit seeding takes about two to three hours for a medium or large lawn. Even bigger lawns or commercial properties can be seeded in about one day. From there, it will take about two weeks for the grass to start growing and another six weeks for the grass to establish stronger roots.

When hiring a lawn aeration professional, they may suggest other related services to get your lawn looking lush and fabulous. Prior to scheduling any of the following services, you should consult your lawn care pro about the order and timing of multiple projects to ensure best results for your grass. These services might include:

Lawn mowing
Overseeding or reseeding your lawn
Fertilizing
Dethatching

Buffalo grass is not a dense grass, so weeds can grow between the buffalo grass plants. However, as long as you don’t overwater your lawn, weeds have a hard time growing. If you do notice weeds, you can use granular herbicides that are safe for buffalo grass in early and late summer.

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